Edward McNeely
and Marlene Royle
Oxford: Meyer & Meyer
Sport (UK) Ltd., 2002, ISBN 1-84126-084-3. Pages 182. Paperback.
The
Book:
This
book is a comprehensive look at rowing training and technique. Loaded with
illustrations and photos this book provides the reader with everything they need
to develop their skills and performance on and off the water. Detailed
descriptions of the strokes and drills leading to perfect technique will allow
the reader to develop the finer points of rowing skills. Chapters on strength
training, aerobic conditioning, program planning, and rigging will help readers
from beginners to masters to get the most out of their time and improve their
performance in the most efficient way. Information on tapering and race
preparation will ensure that everything comes together on the big day.
Authors:
Edward
McNeely, M.Sc., has been the physiologist and strength-training consultant to
Rowing Canada since 1992. He has written chapters and articles for coaching
manuals and rowing magazines in both Canada and the US. He is a regular speaker
at rowing conferences and is currently the physiologist for the Masters Rowing
Association.
Marlene
Royle, OTR, is a graduate in occupational therapy from Boston University’s
Sargent College of Allied Health Professions. She has specialized in
orthopaedics and upper extremity rehabilitation. Marlene trains athletes in 5
countries through Roylerow Performance Training Programs and is a full-time
coach at Craftsbury Sculling Center. Her extensive achievements as a competitive
rower include a US National University Championship, a US National Championship
in the lightweight 4x, and in the year 2000 the setting of the world indoor
rowing records in the 30-minute and the 6000 m row.
Chapters:
- Aerobic
Training
- Flexibility
Training
- Strength
Training
- Developing
a Training Plan
- Technique
- Technical
Drills/Overcoming Technical Difficulties
- Rigging
and Equipment
- Race
Preparation
- Race
Strategy
- Tapering
- Rest
and Recover